Priest discusses challenges to iconic Saigon church renovation
The Covid pandemic and the Ukraine war have slowed the delivery of rare construction materials from Europe, says the priest in charge of restoring downtown Saigon’s bright red Notre Dame Cathedral.
Marian pilgrimage site La Vang : center of faith and Marian devotion
In 2022 the number of pilgrims visiting the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary in La Vang, in the province of Quang Tri (Archdiocese of Hue), has increased significantly.
Saigon cathedral renovation extended by four years to 2027
Renovations to the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon will last until 2027 instead of 2023 as originally planned, the HCMC culture department said Thursday.
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral to reopen next week
The Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of HCMC’s iconic landmarks in its downtown area, will reopen next Saturday, allowing parishioners at half of its maximum capacity.
Vietnam communists accept religions’ olive branch as COVID rages
Catholics and Buddhists mobilize health workers to help Ho Chi Minh City cope
Vietnam monks reject state-run TV station’s accusations
Benedictines say the report is offensive and that they have proof of ownership of disputed land
Vietnamese Benedictines condemn authorities’ ‘terrorism’
Monks accuse Thue Thien Hue government of organizing violent acts that ‘go against civilized behavior’
Demolition of historic Vietnam cathedral Is underway
The 135-year-old Bui Chu Cathedral will be replaced with a replica that can hold more people. The church rejected an offer of land and help renovating the old building.
Catholic and Buddhist leaders meet for Vesak in Vietnam
Archbishop Linh aims to foster community solidarity between the two religions